Creating.

Aliedwards1


Working on a redesign for my CKU Week In The Life class. Design-wise I am focusing on trying to keep it simple but cool and flexible at the same time - having fun incorporating bits and pieces of all kinds of stuff. I want everybody to come in and feel comfortable yet challenged to try some new stuff and break out of their molds. That's what workshops are all about - a big part of the beauty of the experience. The first CKU of the year will be in Detroit in April - you can find more info on registering here. Will also be teaching this track in Anaheim, Nashville, and Orlando.


This is still one of my favorite projects. Tracking a week in your life is hard just because it takes so darn much time, but it is so worth it in the end. For the last two years I have done a full week and it is so cool to look back at all the little details that I would never have remembered if it were not for this scrapbook. Bits and pieces - the glorious goodness of our everyday existence.


Ah, the beauty.

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  1. kath says…
    01/02/2007

    I so hope I can get into your class in Detroit...well Dearborn! I'm excited that a CKU is in my back yard this time!

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  2. Nicole says…
    01/02/2007

    Hi Ali -
    Love the idea of this album, but CKU doesn't come to MN often...is this a class that will be offered online at some point??
    Nicole

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  3. Becky Swisher says…
    01/03/2007

    Ali, your style is ever present and your talent amazing... Great projects! Love the combination of papers and the meaning behind the mini book design! BRAVO!

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  4. Donna Matthews says…
    01/03/2007

    Ali,
    I LOVE your last two projects!! You just always amaze me. Wishing I had ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD to just play and make "cool" things like you do!
    Have a great one!

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  5. Wilna says…
    01/03/2007

    OH WOW!! i just had to talk about this little book on my blog! it's so awesome!

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  6. monique helfrich says…
    01/03/2007

    WOW They look awesome!!! Thank you for the examples! And i wish you a very very good time in your new house!!! A lot of fun, good rest, nice neighbours and everything you expected!

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  7. Lisa Cohen says…
    01/03/2007

    oh when oh when will CKU come to Wash DC?! LOL! I love all the projects here. That transparency book is awesome! Simon is so lucky to have that as a keepsake.

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  8. christine says…
    01/03/2007

    Wow! Glad to hear that you're going to be at all the other CKUs, gives me a chance to save up to join the one in Anaheim!! :D What a fun sneak peek. Hope I get to go. :D
    Great work as always, Ali! God bless you!

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  9. Jeane says…
    01/03/2007

    So bummed, I couldn't get my Cocoa Daisy kit to go through . . . and now it is sold out. Heavy sign . . . .

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  10. Erin Wells says…
    01/03/2007

    I'm so bummed that I cannot create another "week" album with you! After last year in Atlanta I want to do it every year! I LOVED every minute of it. Hmmm...maybe I'll collect the stuff anyway and try it on my own...but it won't be the same without you! Thanks for the constant inspiration!
    You rock!

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  11. sue says…
    01/03/2007

    I wish I could attend one of these CKU, just for this class. I'm going to have to find time for one of the online classes!
    Sue

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  12. Debby says…
    01/03/2007

    These projects are incredible! You are so creative! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

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  13. shimelle.~* says…
    01/04/2007

    Funny I should find this here today.
    Not the easiest reading, but please read with a smile:
    http://www.shimelle.co.uk/article/130/thank-you
    Thank you.

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  14. Raquelito says…
    01/09/2007

    Can't wait to take your class in Anaheim!

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  15. Christa Stankowiak says…
    01/18/2007

    I finished mine!!! YAY
    Check it out...leave a comment....anything....
    :)
    http://dittaditta.blogspot.com

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